The flag of Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a blue Saltire with two feathers crossed together in the center and a small red shield with the golden Crown of Charlemagne in it.
Symbolism[]
The two feathers are taken from the Badge of the Prince of Wales to memorialize Prince Frederick, the eldest son of King George II of England, which Fredericksburg was named after. The feathers are gold for the glory with which Fredericksburg has honored its proud heritage. The small red shield with a golden Crown of Charlemagne is taken from the arms of the Royal House of Hanover in commemoration of the naming of the early streets of Frederkisburg for members of the Royal House. The background of the shield is silver, symbolizing the idealism and sacrifice of the American Revolutionary War, in recognition of the many patriots of Fredericksburg whom furnished to that war. The blue saltire is from the Battle Flag of the Confederate Army, as a memorial to Fredericksburg's role in the War Between the States.